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This presentation (34:19 minutes) given by Linda Sobeski, PharmD on November 5th, 2020 on epidemiology and risk factors for adverse drug effects in older adults, signs and symptoms of adverse drug effects, identifying high-risk drugs and alternative strategies, and prescribing approaches to reduce risk of adverse drug effects.

This presentation (22:38 minutes) given by Karina Bishop, MD on October 1st, 2020 on behaviors and trends in older drivers, assessing older drivers with dementia, communicating need for driving changes with patient and family, resources for those drivers, and how to structure a recommendation for driving reassessment from the DMV.

This presentation (22:38 minutes) given by Natalie Manley, MD on September 3rd, 2020 on the different housing options available for older patients, regulations for each housing option, financing options, and home service resources

This presentation (11:33 minutes) given by April Recher on August 6th, 2020 on Social Determinants of Health

Minnesota Top Doctor Julie A. Switzer, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with specialization in upper extremity and geriatric orthopedics, provided a discussion of bone health and healthy aging for the University of Minnesota Retirees Association February 2023 Living Well Workshop. She discussed how bones age over time and ways to prevent that aging. Switzer is nationally and internationally known for her interest in and research, publications, and presentations on bone health and musculoskeletal care in the older population.

Video 4 of our 4 video National Associaton of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) 4Ms education series.

In this 15:23 minute video (recorded January 25, 2023) , Jane Potter, MD and Natalie Manley, MD, MPH, CMD talk about how discuss 'What Matters' to patients. This includes a discussion of the importance of aligning a patients health outcome goals with care, how to do so (including tools that may be useful in doing so). There are also several brief case examples included during the talk.

Video 3 of our 4 video National Associaton of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) 4Ms education series.

In this 19:57 minute video (recorded January 18, 2023) , Karina Bishop, MD, CMD and Natalie Manley, MD, MPH, CMD give an overview on Mobility, as it relates to elder care. This includes a discussion of proper gait belt use, how to ensure assistive devices, eye ware, and socks and shoes are appropriate to minimize fall risk, and an explaination "HEAR ME" abbreviation to prevent falls. Several brief case examples are also included.

Video 2 of our 4 video National Associaton of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) 4Ms education series.

In this 19:09 minute video (recorded January 11, 2023), Jane Potter, MD gives a talk on Mentation. This includes an overview of dementia, depression, and delirium, specifically with how it relates to the elderly population. Several case examples are also discussed, as well as possible intervention strategies. 

Video 1 of our 4 video National Associaton of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) 4Ms education series.

In this 20:14 minute video (recorded January 4, 2023), Karina Bishop, MD, CMD and Natalie Manley, MD, MPH, CMD give an overview on the 4Ms Framework and discuss how Medication impacts geriatrics care and relates to the other Ms (Mobility, What Matters, and Mentation)

This presentation (19:12 minutes) given by Jane Potter, MD on July 2nd, 2020 and the benefits of Advance Care Planning, especially in the time of COVID-19, and incorporating patient priorities into the goals of care.